THE AUSTIN PAPERS. 453 your settlement-He has lately been employed in surveying public Lands in the State of Missouri and Illinois, and whose capability, steadiness and integraty, has met the cordial approbation of his employers as well as general Government-Any friendship that you may think proper to extend toward him, in that line, or any othe1· that may be beneficial to him, will be acknowledged by your friend and humble servt ERASMUS ELLIS [Rubric] P. S. I wrote to you last month when I was at my Brothers on the coast, and I hope you will spare time enough to give me general information of that country; and particularly what kind of Me- chanics are most in demand there at present- .With respect I am yours etc E ELLIS [Rubricl
RECEIPT FOR A J UDGlIENT.
Belleview [Missouri] Dec 24 th 1821 Received of Robert C. Bruffy the sum of two hundred and Sixty five Dollars Interest and principle of a Judgement obtained against said Bruffey at Nov Term 1821-in favour of Rob P. Guyard as security for Stephen F. Austin, said Rob P. Guyard having obtained a judgment against S. F. Austin at Nov Term 1819-for two hundred thirty eight dollars thirty eigh~ cents which judgement said Robert P. Guyard sold and transfered to me-I say received in full of all debts, dues and demands the date above written- JoHN F GuYARD Test OLIVER WILLIAMS [Endorsed:] Paid Brickey
Fees-7.30 Fees 2.15 ShFF. do 1. 00 with Interest 10.75 Lawyers fee $6. $16.75 cts Paid Rob-C Bruffey twenty dollars •
JAs E B AUSTIN [Rubric]
Receipt for Judgt in favr Robt Guyard 24 th Dec• 1821
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